Comments on: Episode #76: Harry Potter Goes To Court http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/ If you thought Harry Potter was just for kids, think again! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:55:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: beauty-light http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4403 beauty-light Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:14:05 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4403 ]]> By: Cris http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4411 Cris Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:50:10 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4411 and along with the whole "Harry Potter is J.K.'s baby" thing- most people don't mind someone playing with there baby, but they don't want them to actually take their baby..... and along with the whole “Harry Potter is J.K.’s baby” thing- most people don’t mind someone playing with there baby, but they don’t want them to actually take their baby…..

]]> By: Cris http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4412 Cris Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:14:41 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4412 Hey. I just got through with listening to Episode #76. When you mentioned that around 90% of the lexicon book was just information taken from the actual Harry Potter book, it made me think of my college classes (which Greg did later mention, but I just wanted to elaborate). In many of my classes that you have to write papers in, we spend time going over how to properly write a paper without plagiarizing. According to my Current Issues in Literacy teacher (I'm an education major), if we write a paper and use information, such as quotes or statistics in our paper, that part that was take can only be at the very most 20% of the paper, and we must give credit to the person who wrote it and where we got the information. The rest of the information has to be things we draw from the information, and our thoughts, or our feelings. 90% is a large amount of information to just take to use, even if it is cited properly. I would be kicked out of school if I wrote a paper in which I took 90% of the information and just reworded it. I think J.K. Rowling is completely justified to go to court over this. I understand that she has somewhat endorsed the site, but I think he has pushed her to her limit. It is like he is trying to kidnap her child.....I mean she even calls book 6 her daughter's "Ink and paper twin". Hey. I just got through with listening to Episode #76. When you mentioned that around 90% of the lexicon book was just information taken from the actual Harry Potter book, it made me think of my college classes (which Greg did later mention, but I just wanted to elaborate).

In many of my classes that you have to write papers in, we spend time going over how to properly write a paper without plagiarizing. According to my Current Issues in Literacy teacher (I’m an education major), if we write a paper and use information, such as quotes or statistics in our paper, that part that was take can only be at the very most 20% of the paper, and we must give credit to the person who wrote it and where we got the information. The rest of the information has to be things we draw from the information, and our thoughts, or our feelings. 90% is a large amount of information to just take to use, even if it is cited properly. I would be kicked out of school if I wrote a paper in which I took 90% of the information and just reworded it. I think J.K. Rowling is completely justified to go to court over this. I understand that she has somewhat endorsed the site, but I think he has pushed her to her limit. It is like he is trying to kidnap her child…..I mean she even calls book 6 her daughter’s “Ink and paper twin”.

]]> By: Around the Common Room http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4413 Around the Common Room Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:42:35 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4413 [...] HP Progs take a break from their Patterns in Potter to discuss the trial [...] [...] HP Progs take a break from their Patterns in Potter to discuss the trial [...]

]]> By: Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast » J.K. Rowling/Steve Vander Ark Trial Continues; Day 3 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4414 Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast » J.K. Rowling/Steve Vander Ark Trial Continues; Day 3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:23:58 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4414 [...] Anthony Falzone, one of the attorneys for the defense, used basically the same argument we did in yesterday’s podcast discussing the trial? He must be a listener (we’ll send you a [...] [...] Anthony Falzone, one of the attorneys for the defense, used basically the same argument we did in yesterday’s podcast discussing the trial? He must be a listener (we’ll send you a [...]

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4415 Aaron Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:35:23 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4415 Ack! Train crossing incidents! Ack! Train crossing incidents!

]]> By: LL http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4416 LL Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:06:04 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4416 Thanks for the podcast. I’ve been following the SVA vs JKR case with fascination - not that I understand any of the legal arguments, or care really. It’s the human tragedy that has me feeling sick. Poor SVA is like a car stuck on a railway crossing, and the train is bearing down on him. It’s horrible. It doesn’t matter how the case ends up - SVA has already lost everything he cared about. The comments from the fan community have been harsh and unforgiving. I feel sorry for the poor guy. Thanks for the podcast. I’ve been following the SVA vs JKR case with fascination - not that I understand any of the legal arguments, or care really. It’s the human tragedy that has me feeling sick. Poor SVA is like a car stuck on a railway crossing, and the train is bearing down on him. It’s horrible. It doesn’t matter how the case ends up - SVA has already lost everything he cared about. The comments from the fan community have been harsh and unforgiving. I feel sorry for the poor guy.

]]> By: Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast » Partial Settlement Reached in JK Rowling/Steve Vander Ark Trial http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4417 Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast » Partial Settlement Reached in JK Rowling/Steve Vander Ark Trial Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:05:30 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4417 [...] « Episode #76: Harry Potter Goes To Court [...] [...] « Episode #76: Harry Potter Goes To Court [...]

]]> By: Peter G. http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4419 Peter G. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:40:50 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4419 and to be clear, "recovering" in the sense that I have now found much better music to spend my time with, not in the obvious sense that you could associate that word with that music scene. i thought the taper comment sealed it though, as lots of those bands encourage fans to tape and circulate shows....anyway, i digress. cheers! and to be clear, “recovering” in the sense that I have now found much better music to spend my time with, not in the obvious sense that you could associate that word with that music scene. i thought the taper comment sealed it though, as lots of those bands encourage fans to tape and circulate shows….anyway, i digress. cheers!

]]> By: Valerie http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4418 Valerie Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:43:35 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4418 Penny & Greg! Thank you so much for doing a podcast focused on the trial. You brought alot of explanation to the main focus of the copy right issues. For some reason I am very interested in this case and its outcome, though my Harry Potter fan involvement basically stops at listening to a few podcasts. That aside I must say that I am 100% for JKR. I do think that the corporations and lawyers are a big part of this trial, but I also believe this is a very personal issue for JKR, and because of that, it has developed into a very personal issue for SVA ( since he must feel personally attacked at this point). I cannot imagine a settlement coming out of this situation, especially seeing the adolescent manor in which RDR books has behaved ( completely my opinion); overall, I cannot wait to see how this develops. Once again, that you very much for this special podcast! Keep up the good work! Penny & Greg!

Thank you so much for doing a podcast focused on the trial. You brought alot of explanation to the main focus of the copy right issues. For some reason I am very interested in this case and its outcome, though my Harry Potter fan involvement basically stops at listening to a few podcasts. That aside I must say that I am 100% for JKR. I do think that the corporations and lawyers are a big part of this trial, but I also believe this is a very personal issue for JKR, and because of that, it has developed into a very personal issue for SVA ( since he must feel personally attacked at this point). I cannot imagine a settlement coming out of this situation, especially seeing the adolescent manor in which RDR books has behaved ( completely my opinion); overall, I cannot wait to see how this develops. Once again, that you very much for this special podcast! Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Penny http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4402 Penny Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:30:38 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4402 You found me out. I *am* a recovering hippie. Not. Just know about the music business a *bit* too much. Well, Peter- if we don't make the points that you hope we make, make sure to send them in via voicemail!! You found me out. I *am* a recovering hippie. Not. Just know about the music business a *bit* too much.

Well, Peter- if we don’t make the points that you hope we make, make sure to send them in via voicemail!!

]]> By: Peter G. http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4407 Peter G. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:20:59 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4407 "like the guy who runs the boards....or the guy who tapes the show" ummm....what about the lights guy?? ;) so, does this confirm your status as a recovering hippie penny?? haha, as one myself, I have MUCH LOVE for the tapers. i've been enjoying the Patterns in Potter shows, great work...i can honestly attribute a large chunk of my continued current interest in this series to the work you guys do. i'm interested to hear your thoughts on book 5, as I only read 5-7, i have some points i'm hoping you make “like the guy who runs the boards….or the guy who tapes the show”

ummm….what about the lights guy?? ;)
so, does this confirm your status as a recovering hippie penny?? haha, as one myself, I have MUCH LOVE for the tapers. i’ve been enjoying the Patterns in Potter shows, great work…i can honestly attribute a large chunk of my continued current interest in this series to the work you guys do. i’m interested to hear your thoughts on book 5, as I only read 5-7, i have some points i’m hoping you make

]]> By: penny http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4406 penny Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:14:20 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4406 Thanks for your kind words Aaron and yes, the world must be coming to an end if you are agreeing with Greg. May the force be with you as well:) Thanks for your kind words Aaron and yes, the world must be coming to an end if you are agreeing with Greg. May the force be with you as well:)

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4404 Aaron Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:13:16 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2008/04/15/episode-76-harry-potter-goes-to-court/#comment-4404 I actually very much appreciate the unbiased objected reporting from the two of you. I have not followed the court case at all except what I have heard on the radio. What I have heard left me with exactly the same questions. Greg was right on the mark with what he said. I mean everything he said I agreed with and shared the same opinions in all cases. This could be perhaps the most tragic occurance of the whole lame scenario between the parties involved. ( Agreeing with Greg). Seriously though I am thankful of both your efforts and work to put out such a show and keep the current stuff posted. I had no idea there was such a hierachy in the fandom. Very bizarre and interesting. Somewhat of a mini-model of human nature with both it's lighter and darker sides. I do hope they can take the judge's advice and not succume to the dark side. May the force be with you Greg and Penny. I actually very much appreciate the unbiased objected reporting from the two of you. I have not followed the court case at all except what I have heard on the radio. What I have heard left me with exactly the same questions. Greg was right on the mark with what he said. I mean everything he said I agreed with and shared the same opinions in all cases. This could be perhaps the most tragic occurance of the whole lame scenario between the parties involved. ( Agreeing with Greg). Seriously though I am thankful of both your efforts and work to put out such a show and keep the current stuff posted. I had no idea there was such a hierachy in the fandom. Very bizarre and interesting. Somewhat of a mini-model of human nature with both it’s lighter and darker sides. I do hope they can take the judge’s advice and not succume to the dark side. May the force be with you Greg and Penny.

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